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Candidate Handbook

January 2018

GEORGIA

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Copyright © 2017 PSI Services. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy or recording, or any information and retrieval system, without permission in writing from PSI Services.

Obtaining Your Licenseat the Test Center

The Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) has contracted with PSI to administer its qualifying examinations and to provide those candidates who passed the exam with their new licenses. These licenses are issued only at the PSI Test Centers. Licensing is available Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. A candidate who takes and passes the examination during the afternoon session will be unable to license the same day.

PSI can issue licenses either “active” or “inactive” as the applicant chooses. If you desire an “Active” license, you must also bring to the test center a completed “Sponsoring Broker Statement.” (See page 22.) An “Inactive” license does not require that form.

Brokers may only obtain an Active license from PSI if he or she is affiliating with a Firm as an Associate Broker. All other Brokers will receive an Inactive license at the test center.

A Broker applying for a new Firm license must submit the “Open A Firm” application to the Commission after obtaining his or her Broker’s license at the test center.

A Broker who will become the Qualifying Broker of an existing Firm must submit the “Change of Qualifying Broker” application to the Commission after obtaining his or her Broker’s license at the test center.

REQUIRED FEES

The License Fee is $170. Payment may be made by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover) OR cashier’s check or money order made payable to the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC).

Company checks, personal checks and cash are not accepted.

Credit card transactions that are declined will be subject to a $25 handling fee. You will be required to send a certified check or money order for the amount due, including the handling fee to cover any declined credit card transaction.

Rev. 12/22/2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUESTIONS ABOUT LICENSINGFor information regarding applications, or concerning licensing requirements, please contact:

Georgia Real Estate CommissionInternational Tower, Suite 1000229 Peachtree St., NE • Atlanta, GA 30303-1605Phone: 404-656-3916 • www.grec.state.ga.usEmail: [email protected]

HOW TO CONTACT PSIFor information about the examination process, or to register for an exam, please contact:

PSI Candidate Services18000 W. 105th St. • Olathe, KS 66061-7543Phone: 800-345-6559Fax: 913-895-4651 • Website: www.goAMP.com

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . 2Community Association Manager (CAM) Applicants . . . . . 2Broker Applicants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Reciprocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

APPLYING FOR THE EXAMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

HOW THE EXAMINATION IS ADMINISTERED . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

EXAMINATION FEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SCHEDULING AN EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT . . . . . . . . 4Examination Appointment Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Special Arrangements for Candidates with Disabilities . . . 5

MISSED APPOINTMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS . . . . . . . . 5

INCLEMENT WEATHER, POWER FAILURE OR EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

NO REFUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

EXAMINATION CONTENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Real Estate Salesperson Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Sample Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Georgia Salesperson Supplement Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Community Association Manager Examination . . . . . . . . . 8Obtaining the Sample National Real Estate Salesperson Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Real Estate Broker Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8National Real Estate Broker Simulation Sample Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Georgia Broker Supplement Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Candidate Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TAKING THE EXAMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Personal Belongings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Examination Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Misconduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Copyrighted Examination Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Computer LogIn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Practice Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Timed Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Taking the Salesperson or Community Association Manager Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Taking the Broker Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

FOLLOWING THE EXAMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12How Passing Scores are Determined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Your Salesperson or CAM Score Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Your Broker Examination Score Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13If You Pass the Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13If You Fail the Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13If You Are Eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points . . . . . . 13Duplicate Certification of Accuracy Statement . . . . . . . . . 14

HOW TO OBTAIN A LICENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Required Documentation and Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14What You Will Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

GEORGIA REAL ESTATE EXAMINATION REGISTRATION FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

BACKGROUND CLEARANCE APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SPONSORING BROKER STATEMENT FORM . . . . . . . . . . . 22

REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXAMINATION ACCOMMODATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

DOCUMENTATION OF DISABILITY-RELATED NEEDS . . . . 24

SAMPLE CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY STATEMENT LICENSE APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

LAWFUL PRESENCE NOTARIZED AFFIDAVIT . . . . . . . . . . . 26

DETAILED CONTENT OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

REAL ESTATE REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

GEORGIA TEST CENTER LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

GEORGIA DUPLICATE CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY STATEMENT REQUEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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INTRODUCTIONPSI provides a range of services to the states that use the Real Estate Examination Program (REP). This booklet describes how to apply for Georgia’s real estate licensing examinations and obtain a real estate license. Be sure to keep the booklet after you have applied for the examination; you may wish to refer to it later.

The real estate examinations are developed through a combined effort of real estate experts and testing professionals. Real estate practitioners and educators write the questions. Experts in the fields of both real estate and testing review the questions to ensure that they are accurate in their content and representative of good question-writing procedures.

Representatives from states participating in the PSI Real Estate Examination Program review the questions to make certain that the content is accurate and relevant to real estate practices in their own states. Finally, all questions are revised and updated on a continual basis to reflect the current laws and practices in the changing real estate field.

The examination content outlines used to develop the examinations are based on a job analysis and expert judgment. They reflect areas of knowledge required to perform those tasks that practicing real estate brokers, salespersons, and community association managers judged to be important. Real estate experts who write questions for PSI use these content outlines as a guide. Thus, examinees are tested only on subjects judged by real estate brokers, salespersons, and community association managers as most important for beginning licensees to know.

The content outlines do not include topics, such as promotional skills, that may be helpful to success in the industry. Since the purpose of licensure testing is to protect the public interest by assuring that potential licensees understand basic legal requirements and business practices in the real estate brokerage industry, the examinations focus on the knowledge you must have and your ability to apply that knowledge to a particular situation. Similarly, the examinations include some technical language not used in your everyday conversations. You must learn that language to become a part of the profession and be able to explain its meaning to customers and clients.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

PSI does not discriminate among candidates on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, national origin, disability or marital status.

EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSSalesperson Applicants

Applicants for the Salesperson Examination must fulfill ONE of the following requirements.

1. Successfully complete the required 75-hour Salesperson’s Prelicense Course at a school approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission.

2. Successfully complete a minimum of 10 quarter hours or 6 semester hours of either course work eligible for a major in real estate, or courses dealing with principles, fundamentals, or essentials of real estate from a U.S. or Canadian accredited college or university OR courses in real property law, agency, or contract law from a U.S. or Canadian accredited school of law. You must submit an official transcript from the college, university, or school of law with your application for examination to PSI. PSI will contact you within five business days of your application being received to schedule an appointment for an examination. (See page 3 under APPLYING FOR THE EXAMINATION.)

3. Provide proof of completion of at least 75 hours of prelicense course work approved by the real estate regulatory agency of another state or province of Canada.

Community Association Manager (CAM) Applicants

Applicants for the CAM Examination must fulfill ONE of the following education requirements.

1. Successfully complete the 25-hour CAM Prelicense Course approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission.

2. Successfully complete a minimum of 4 quarter hours or 2 semester hours of either course work eligible for a major in real estate, or courses dealing with principles, fundamentals, or essentials of real estate from a U.S. or Canadian accredited college or university OR courses in real property law, agency, or contract law from a U.S. or Canadian accredited school of law. You must submit an official transcript from the college, university, or school of law with your application for examination to PSI. PSI will contact you within five business days of your application being received to schedule an appointment for an examination.

3. Provide proof of completion of at least 25 hours of prelicense course work approved by the real estate regulatory agency of another state or province of Canada.

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Broker ApplicantsAll broker applicants must have held an active real estate license for a minimum of three years, within the previous five years, to qualify for the broker exam.

If you have been actively licensed in Georgia for at least three of the last five years and you are enrolled in a Broker’s Prelicense Course at a school approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission, your license history will be verified by the Commission after the school transmits your course completion information. If you will be using experience gained in a state other than Georgia to meet this requirement, you MUST provide a certification of your license history from that state with your application. The certification must be less than one year old and must show the time that your license was on “active” status.

Salespersons Applying For A Broker LicenseApplicants for the Broker Examination must fulfill ONE of the following education requirements.

1. Successfully complete the required 60-hour Broker’s Prelicense Course at a school approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission.

2. Successfully complete a minimum of 15 quarter hours or 9 semester hours of either course work eligible for a major in real estate, or courses dealing with principles, fundamentals, or essentials of real estate from a U.S. or Canadian accredited college or university OR courses in real property law, agency, or contract law from a U.S. or Canadian accredited school of law. You must submit an official transcript from the college, university, or school of law with your application for examination to PSI. PSI will contact you within five business days of your application being received to schedule an appointment for an examination.

3. Provide proof of completion of at least 60 hours of prelicense course work approved by the real estate regulatory agency of another state or province of Canada.

Community Association Managers Applying For A Broker LicenseApplicants licensed as a community association manager must both:

1. fulfill ONE of the education requirements listed as 1, 2, or 3 above for “Salesperson Applying For A Broker License,” AND

2. a. successfully complete a 75-hour Salespersons Prelicense course approved by the Commission, OR

b. successfully complete a minimum of 10 additional quarter hours or 6 additional semester hours of college course work eligible for a major in real estate from a U.S. or Canadian accredited college

or university. You must submit an official transcript from the college, university or school of law with your application for examination to PSI.

ReciprocityIf you currently hold a real estate license in another state or jurisdiction that is in good standing (not lapsed or expired) and you obtained that license by taking an examination there, you may be eligible to obtain a Georgia license by reciprocity without testing. The Application for Reciprocity is available in the “Forms and Applications” section of the Georgia Real Estate Commission’s website: www.grec.state.ga.us. If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact GREC at 404-656-3916 or [email protected] for additional information.

If you are a FLORIDA RESIDENT and you qualify for reciprocity, you cannot use the above-mentioned application. Florida residents must take and pass the Georgia Supplement Exam. You may apply for the exam with PSI, using the same procedures as other exam candidates. Please see page 7 or 9 for details on the Georgia Supplement Exam.

APPLYING FOR THE EXAMINATION

You may apply for the examination online at www.goamp.com if:

1. You completed a Prelicense course at an Approved Georgia School, and

2. You will be paying for the exam with a credit card

You must apply for the examination using the application on pages 17 and 18 of this Handbook, if any of the following are true:

1. You completed your Prelicense course in another jurisdiction, or

2. You will be using college courses to qualify for the exam, or

3. You will be supplying a License History from another jurisdiction to meet the Broker experience requirement, or

4. You will be paying for the exam with a certified check or money order, or

5. You are a Florida resident applying for the Georgia Supplement Exam

Required Attachments:

If you are satisfying the Prelicense course requirement with a course from another state, you must include the certificate of completion for the course with your application.

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If you are satisfying the Prelicense course requirement with courses at a college, university or school of law, you must include an official transcript with your application.

If you are satisfying the experience requirement for the Broker exam with experience gained in another jurisdiction, you must include a certified license history, not more than one year old, from the licensing agency.

If you are a Florida resident applying for the Georgia Supplement Exam, you must include a certified license history, not more than one year old, from the licensing agency.

HOW THE EXAMINATION IS ADMINISTERED

The Georgia Real Estate Licensing Examinations are administered by computer at four PSI Test Centers in Duluth, Macon, Marietta and Savannah, Georgia. Visit the www.goAMP.com for a complete listing of PSI Test Center locations. The examinations are administered by appointment only Monday through Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

EXAMINATION FEE

Salesperson, Broker and CAM Examination Fee: $115

Payment may be made online by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover) OR cashier’s check or money order made payable to PSI. Company checks, personal checks and cash are not accepted. Examination registration fees are NON-refundable or transferrable and expire in one year.

Credit card transactions that are declined will be subject to a $25 handling fee. A certified check or money order for the amount due, including the handling fee, must be sent to PSI to cover declined credit card transactions.

SCHEDULING AN EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT

You may schedule an exam by one of the following methods:

1. Online Scheduling. You may schedule an examination appointment online

at any time by using our Online Application/Scheduling service at www.goAMP.com. To use this service on our website, follow these easy steps:

• Go to www.goAMP.com and select “Candidates.”

• Follow the step-by-step instructions to choose your examination program and register for the examination. Please have your credit card available for online payment of examination fee.

OR

2. Telephone Scheduling. Call PSI at 800-345-6559 to schedule an examination

appointment. Please have your credit card available for payment of examination fee.

OR

3. Mail your registration form. THIS IS A TWO-STEP PROCESS:

First, complete all sections of the registration form on pages 17 and 18 and mail it to PSI with the examination fee (paid by cashier’s check or money order) to the address indicated on the form. It will be returned, unprocessed, if it is incomplete, illegible or submitted with an incorrect fee.

Second, to schedule an examination, call PSI at 800-345-6559 approximately 7 to 10 business days after mailing the registration form and fee. This toll free number is answered from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.

When the call is made to schedule an appointment, please be prepared to confirm a date and location for testing and to provide PSI your name and Social Security number. Note: The Social Security number is required for unique identification. This number is confidential and will be provided ONLY to the Georgia Real Estate Commission for identification purposes. All individuals are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Your examination will be scheduled within five business days of contacting PSI. Refer to the following chart.

Depending on availability, If you contact PSI by your examination may be 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on... scheduled beginning...

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After the appointment is made, you will be given a time to report to the Test Center. An examination appointment confirmation email will be sent to you. You will be admitted to take only the examination type for which the appointment has been made. No changes in examination type will be allowed at the Test Center. Unscheduled

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candidates (walk-ins) will not be admitted to the Test Center. Please see page 10 for types of identification required for admission to take the examination.

Examination Appointment ChangesIf you have scheduled an examination appointment, you may reschedule your appointment for a future date on one occasion per examination fee paid, if you contact PSI by phone at least two business days prior to the examination. If you decide to change your appointment, you must call PSI at 800-345-6559 at least two business days prior to the examination.

You must contact PSI by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time to If your examination reschedule the examination is scheduled on... by the previous...

Monday Wednesday

Tuesday Thursday

Wednesday Friday

Thursday Monday

Friday/Saturday Tuesday

Special Arrangements for Candidates with Disabilities

PSI is interested in ensuring that no individual with a disability is deprived of the opportunity to take the examination solely by reason of that disability. PSI will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

1. Wheelchair access is available at all established Test Centers. Candidates must advise PSI at the time of registration that wheelchair access is necessary.

2. Candidates with visual, sensory or physical disabilities that would prevent them from taking the examination under standard conditions may request special accommodations and arrangements.

Please inform PSI of your need for special accommodations when calling to schedule your examination. (Please note, you must call to schedule your appointment.) Be prepared to provide documentation from an appropriate professional (e.g., education professional, physician, psychologist, psychiatrist).

Candidates requesting special accommodations will be required to submit documentation of their disability by fax or mail when they are scheduled for an examination. All special arrangements will be made on an individual basis.

MISSED APPOINTMENTS AND FORFEITURES

You will forfeit the application and all fees paid to take the examination under the following circumstances. A complete application and examination fee are required to reapply for the examination.

• You wish to reschedule an examination but fail to contact PSI at least two business days prior to the scheduled testing session.

• You wish to reschedule a second time.

• You appear more than 15 minutes late for an examination.

• You fail to report for an examination appointment.

• You fail to provide the identification required and are denied admittance to the examination.

INCLEMENT WEATHER, POWER FAILURE OR EMERGENCY

In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen emer-gencies on the day of an examination, PSI will determine whether circumstances warrant the cancellation, and sub-sequent rescheduling, of an examination. The examination will usually not be rescheduled if the Test Center personnel are able to open the Test Center.

You may visit www.goAMP.com prior to the examination to determine if PSI has been advised that any Test Centers are closed. Every attempt is made to administer the examination as scheduled; however, should an examination be canceled at a Test Center, all scheduled candidates will receive notification following the examination regarding rescheduling or reapplication procedures.

If power to a Test Center is temporarily interrupted during an administration, your examination will be restarted where you left off and you may continue the examination.

NO REFUNDSIf you fail to arrive at the Test Center on the date and time you are scheduled for examination, you will not be refunded any portion of your examination fees and must reregister by contacting PSI; examination fees may NOT be transferred to another appointment.

If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for an appointment, you will not be admitted, will forfeit your examination fee, and must reregister for the examination by contacting PSI.

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EXAMINATION CONTENTTo begin your preparation in an informed and organized manner, you should know what to expect from the actual examination in terms of the content. Information regarding the content of the examination you will be taking is presented in the following sections. This includes a content outline and sample questions and answers.

Salesperson and Community Association Manager Multiple-Choice Examination

The Real Estate Salesperson Examination (national and state intermixed), which consists of 152 multiple-choice questions, and the Community Association Manager Examination, which consists of 48 multiple-choice questions, are written at three different cognitive levels:

1. Recall: The ability to recall or recognize specific information is required.

2. Application: The ability to comprehend, relate or apply knowledge to new or changing situations is required.

3. Analysis: The ability to analyze and synthesize information, determine solutions and/or to evaluate the usefulness of a solution is required.

Real Estate Salesperson ExaminationThe Georgia Real Estate Salesperson Examination consists of two portions: (1) the National Real Estate portion and (2) the Georgia Salesperson Supplement portion. Questions will appear in random order and candidates will not be able to identify if the question is from the state or national portion.

Based on an examination outline approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission, the National content area of the Salesperson examination tests knowledge of general real estate law, finance, and practices common to the field of real estate. The National content area of the examination is subdivided into seven major topics and is composed of 100 multiple-choice questions that are used to compute your score. In addition to the questions used to compute your score, the questions may include five questions that are being “pretested” for use in future versions of these examinations. These pretest questions are not identified, and your answers to them do not affect your score. A detailed outline is presented on page 27.

National Salesperson Portion

Number of Topic Questions

1. Agency Relationships and Contracts 28 2. Real Property Ownership/Interest 13 3. Finance 14 4. Real Property 14 5. Marketing Regulations (purchase

and rental) 10 6. Property Management 8 7. Real Estate Calculations 13

Sample QuestionsThe following illustrate the type of questions used in the National Salesperson examination. These sample questions do not represent the full range of content or difficulty levels contained in the examination. They are intended to help you become familiar with the types and formats of questions on the examination. Read each question and decide which answer is best. You may then check your answers with the answer key that follows. The answer key also shows the topic being tested; the topic refers to the content outline included in the back of this handbook.

SALESPERSON EXAMINATION SAMPLE QUESTIONS

1. Baird bought two rectangular lots, each of which measures 244’ x 250’. Approximately how many total acres will be in the two lots combined?

A. 2.8 B. 3.2 C. 5.6 D. 7.0

2. A person has been using a property for a long time. That person’s rights have been determined to supersede those of the fee simple owner. This is called which of the following?

A. escheatB. homesteadC. eminent domainD. adverse possession

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3. A property has been condemned by the city so that the land can be used to build a better approach to the municipal hospital’s emergency entrance. Which of the following powers is the city exercising?

A. power of attorneyB. police powerC. eminent domainD. escheat

4. A salesperson deliberately shows a buyer homes in only one subdivision where many people of the buyer’s religious faith live. Has the salesperson violated any law?

A. Yes, because a salesperson must show a prospective buyer homes in at least three different areas.B. Yes, because a salesperson cannot discriminate on the basis of religion when showing property to a buyer.C. No, because the salesperson’s broker is responsible for any violations of law.D. No, because there was no intent to discriminate on the basis of race or national origin.

5. A licensee who works for ABC Realty obtains a listing. Two days later, the licensee begins working for XYZ Realty. Which of the following is true regarding this listing?

A. The listing is transferred to XYZ Realty.B. The licensee is entitled to compensation when she begins working for XYZ Realty.C. The listing remains with ABC Realty.D. The listing is automatically terminated.

Salesperson Answer Key

Item # Key Topic*

1. A 7I 2. D 4E8 3. C 2F4 4. B 5B4 5. C 1D1

* Refer to detailed content outline in the back of this handbook.

Georgia Salesperson Supplement ExamThe Georgia Salesperson Supplement Examination is required for Florida residents who are licensed in a state other than Georgia, who wish to obtain a Georgia license. The exam deals with topics relating particularly to Georgia law and the specific real estate practices followed in Georgia. There are 52 multiple-choice questions requiring knowledge of Georgia laws on the Salesperson Examination.

An outline of the topics covered and specific content areas are listed for the Supplement Examination.

Salesperson Supplement Examination

Approximate Number of

Topic Questions _____ ____________

I. State Laws and Rules 16 Unfair Practices Substantive Regulations Qualifications and Fees Fair Housing Laws Real Estate Education, Research and Recovery Fund Investigation and Hearing Process Commission Organization and Procedures

Required Licensure

II. Real Estate Practice In Georgia 21 Real Estate Practice Sales Contracts Listings and Agency Property Management Community Association Management

III. Finance and Closing 15 Finance Closing Procedures

The questions on both the National and Georgia Supplement portions are designed to measure your ability to understand and apply the fundamental principles of real estate. There are two general types of questions. The first is based on general information about real estate, the second on the ability to apply fundamental principles of real estate laws, principles and methods to familiar and new problems. Both types of questions require knowledge of real estate laws, principles and methods. Comprehension of basic real estate mathematical computations is necessary for each examination.

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In addition to the types of questions shown previously, questions in the format shown below may also appear on the Georgia Supplement Examination.

1. To qualify for a salesperson’s license in Georgia, which of the following are required of an applicant?

I. complete the required prelicense coursework II. attain the age of 21 years III. be a high school graduate or holder of a certificate of equivalency IV. be a U.S. citizen

*A. I and III onlyB. I and IV onlyC. II and III onlyD. II and IV only

Community Association Manager Examination

There are 48 multiple-choice questions requiring knowledge of Georgia laws on the Community Association Manager Examination. There is no national portion on this examination. An outline of the topics covered is shown below.

Community Association Manager Examination

Approximate Number of Topic Questions _____ ____________

I. Laws and Rules 14 Property Law Law of Agency Georgia Real Estate License Law

II. Practice 34 Forms of Ownership Contracts and Transaction Documents Real Estate Instruments and Conveyances Financing and Accounting

Obtaining the Sample National Real Estate Salesperson Examination

The Sample National Real Estate Salesperson Examination is available in web-based format. To order the online sample examination, please visit www.goAMP.com and click on “E-Store,” “Web Tests” “Real Estate.” Two versions of the web-based Sample Examination are available. The cost of the basic ver-

sion is $15. The cost of the enhanced version that pro-vides detailed explanations of the answers is $25. Both are available with payment by credit card through the online store. No duplication of the sample examination is allowed. The sample examination is copyrighted by PSI.

Real Estate Broker ExaminationThe National Broker Examination is presented in simulation problem format and consists of eleven simulation problems. Nine of these problems will be used to compute your score. Two other problems are not scored and are being pretested for future examinations.

Each simulation problem will have a designated primary issue and property type. Each section within a problem will carry a secondary topic for that section. The primary issue and property type will remain consistent throughout the simulation problem, but the secondary topic can change with each section of the problem. The distribution of issues and property types is given in the Broker Simulation Examination Content Outline.

Each problem will consist of three components: Scenario, Information Gathering (IG) sections, and Decision Making (DM) sections. Each problem begins with a scenario. The scenario provides the setting and introductory client information (e.g., age, gender, presenting problem(s)).

In Information Gathering (IG) sections you are to gather all relevant information for answering the question. Read all responses before selecting the responses that you consider necessary for responding to the question. You should select all options that are appropriate at the time. If you select more or fewer answer options than are appropriate, this will adversely impact your information gathering score.

Decision Making (DM) sections provide opportunities for making judgments or decisions. These sections may be formatted in one of two ways:

1. Single Best Option – There may be more than one acceptable option, but one option is generally regarded most acceptable.

2. Multiple Options – Several options are considered appropriate. These sections address decisions in which a combination of actions is required.

In the decision making section described in 1 above, the instructions will be to “CHOOSE ONLY ONE” option. You should not assume that your response is incorrect if you are directed to make another selection. The simulation examination format sometimes uses this direction. The multiple option type of decision making described in 2 will have instructions to “SELECT AS MANY” options as are appropriate in the situation.

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Broker Simulation Examination Content Outline

Primary Issues: # of Problems1. Agency Relationships and Property Representations 32. Fair Housing and Other Governmental Regulations 23. Handling Money 24. Training and Supervision of Licensees 1One primary issue varying by examination form 1Section Topics:A. AgencyB. ContractsC. Freehold and LeaseholdD. Property ManagementE. FinanceF. Government Regulations and Private RestrictionsG. Description and MeasurementH. ValuationI. ConveyanceJ. CalculationsK. Ethical Behavior (must be incorporated in at least 4 problems)Property Types: # of Problems1. Residential 42. Commercial 23. Property Management 1Two property types varying by examination form 2

National Real Estate Broker Simulation Sample Examination

The National Real Estate Broker Simulation Sample Examination is available in web-based format. The sample examination includes four problems that are similar to those found on the National Broker Simulation Examination for those states using this testing format. The sample examination is purchased and taken online at the convenience of the purchaser. To order the online sample examination, please visit www.goAMP.com and click on “E-Store,” “Web Tests” and “Real Estate.” The cost of the sample examination is $25. The sample examination is available with payment by credit card through the online store. No duplication of the sample examination is allowed. The sample examination is copyrighted by PSI.

Georgia Broker Supplement ExamThe Georgia Broker Supplement Exam is required for Florida residents, who are licensed as Brokers in a state other than Georgia, to obtain a Georgia Broker’s license. This is a multiple choice exam and below is a list of the content areas.

Broker Supplement Examination

Approximate Number of Topic Questions _____ ____________

I. State Laws and Rules 31 Unfair Practices Trust Accounts Substantive Regulations Real Estate Practice in Georgia Qualifications and Fees Fair Housing Laws Real Estate Education, Research and Recovery Fund Complaints and Hearing Process and Attorney General’s Opinions Commission Organization and Procedures Required Licensure

II. Management 12

III. Closing and Calculations 5

Candidate CommentsDuring the examination, you may make comments for any question by clicking on the button displaying an exclamation point (!) to the left of the Time button. This opens a dialogue box where comments may be entered. Comments will be reviewed, but individual responses will not be provided.

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TAKING THE EXAMINATIONYour examination will be given by computer at a PSI Test Center. You do not need any computer experience or typing skills to take your examination. On the day of your examination appointment, report to the Test Center no later than your scheduled testing time. Look for signs indicating PSI Test Center Check-in. IF YOU ARRIVE MORE THAN 15 MINUTES AFTER THE SCHEDULED TESTING TIME, YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.

IdentificationTo gain admission to the Test Center, you must present two forms of identification. The primary form must be gov-ernment issued, current and include your name, signature and photograph. No form of temporary identification will be accepted. You will also be required to sign a roster for verification of identity.

• Examples of valid primary forms of identification are: driver’s license with photograph; state identification card with photograph; passport; military identification card with photograph.

• The secondary form of identification must display your name and signature for signature verification (e.g., credit card with signature, social security card with signature, employment/student ID card with signature).

• If your name on your registration is different than it appears on your identification, you must bring proof of your name change (e.g., marriage license, divorce decree or court order).

SecurityPSI administration and security standards are designed to ensure all candidates are provided the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. The Test Center is continuously monitored by audio and video surveillance equipment for security purposes.

The following security procedures apply during the examination:

• Possession of a cellular/smart phone or other electronic devices is strictly prohibited and will result in dismissal from the examination.

• Examinations are proprietary. No cameras, notes, tape recorders, pagers or cellular/smart phones are allowed in the testing room.

• Only silent, non-programmable calculators without alpha keys or printing capabilities are allowed in the testing room.

• No guests, visitors or family members are allowed in the testing room or reception areas.

• Candidates may be subjected to a metal detection scan upon entering the examination room.

Personal BelongingsNo personal items, valuables, or weapons should be brought to the Test Center. Only wallets and keys are permitted. Coats must be left outside the testing room. You will be provided a soft locker to store your wallet and/or keys with you in the testing room. You will not have access to these items until after the examination is completed. Please note the following items will not be allowed in the testing room except securely locked in the soft locker.

• watches

• hats

• wallets

• keys

Once you have placed everything into the soft locker, you will be asked to pull out your pockets to ensure they are empty. If all personal items will not fit in the soft locker you will not be able to test. The site will not store or be responsible for any personal belongings.

If any personal items are observed or heard (cellular/smart phone, alarms) in the testing room after the examination is started, the administration will be forfeited.

Examination Restrictions• Pencils will be provided during check-in.

• You will be provided with one piece of scratch paper at a time to use during the examination, unless noted on the sign-in roster for a particular candidate. You must return the scratch paper to the supervisor at the completion of testing, or you will not receive your score report.

• No documents or notes of any kind may be removed from the Test Center.

• No questions concerning the content of the examination may be asked during the examination.

• Eating, drinking or smoking is not permitted in the Test Center.

• You may take a break whenever you wish, but you will not be allowed additional time to make up for time lost during breaks.

MisconductIf you engage in any of the following conduct during the examination you may be dismissed, your scores will not be reported and examination fees will not be refunded. Examples of misconduct are when you:

• create a disturbance, are abusive or otherwise uncooperative;

• display and/or use electronic communications equipment such as pagers, cellular/smart phones;

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• talk or participate in conversation with other examination candidates;

• give or receive help or are suspected of doing so;

• leave the Test Center during the administration;

• attempt to record examination questions or make notes;

• attempt to take the examination for someone else;

• are observed with personal belongings, or

• are observed with notes, books or other aids without it being noted on the roster.

Copyrighted Examination QuestionsAll examination questions are the copyrighted property of PSI. It is forbidden under federal copyright law to copy, reproduce, record, distribute or display these examination questions by any means, in whole or in part. Doing so may subject you to severe civil and criminal penalties.

Computer LogInAfter your identification has been confirmed, you will be directed to a testing carrel. You will be instructed on-screen to enter your Social Security number. You will take your photograph which will remain on-screen throughout your examination session. This photograph will also print on your score report.

Practice ExaminationPrior to attempting the examination, you will be given the opportunity to practice taking an examination on the computer. The time you use for this practice examination is NOT counted as part of your examination time or score. When you are comfortable with the computer testing process, you may quit the practice session and begin the timed examination.

Timed ExaminationFollowing the practice examination, you will begin the actual examination. Before beginning, instructions for taking the examination will be provided on-screen. The following time limits will be in effect for each examination.

Examination Time Allotted

Both National and State Salesperson 4 hoursGA Supplement Exam (Salesperson) 2 hoursBroker Simulation 3 hoursGA Supplement Exam (Broker) 2 hoursCommunity Association Manager 2 hours

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The computer monitors the time you spend on the examination. The examination will terminate if you exceed the time allowed. You may click on the “Time” box in the lower right portion of the screen to monitor your time. A digital clock indicates the time remaining for you to complete the examination. The Time feature may be turned off during the examination.

Only one examination question is presented at a time. The question number appears in the lower right portion of the screen. Choices of answers to the examination questions are identified as A, B, C or D. You must indicate your choice by either typing in the letter in the response box in the lower left portion of the computer screen or clicking in the option using the mouse. To change your answer, enter a different option by typing in the letter in the response box or by clicking on the option using the mouse. You may change your answer as many times as you wish during the testing time limit.

To move to the next question, click on the forward arrow (>) in the lower right portion of the screen. This action will move you forward through the examination question by question. If you wish to review any question, click the backward arrow (<) or use the left arrow key to move backward through the examination.

An examination question may be left unanswered for return later in the testing session. Questions may also be bookmarked for later review by clicking in the blank square to the right of the Time button. Click on the hand icon to advance to the next unanswered or bookmarked question on the examination. To identify all unanswered and bookmarked questions, repeatedly click on the hand icon. When the examination is completed, the number of examination questions answered is reported.

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If not all questions have been answered and there is time remaining, return to the examination and answer those questions. Be sure to provide an answer for each examination question before ending the examination. There is no penalty for guessing.

Taking the Broker ExaminationThree windows appear on the screen at all times during a simulation examination (see Figure 1). The Scenario Window section is displayed across the top of the screen; your picture is displayed in the upper right portion of this window. Each simulation begins with a brief paragraph in this window that provides preliminary information about the situation; subsequent sections contain information about the changing situation. A scroll bar is available when necessary to view all text. Each Scenario Window will also provide you with specific instructions about whether to “CHOOSE ONLY ONE” response in the section or to “SELECT AS MANY” responses as appropriate to gather information.

The Options Window is displayed as the lower left portion of the screen and contains all options (choices or possible responses) from which to choose in the current section. A scroll bar is also available when necessary to view all options.

The Simulation History Window is displayed as the lower right portion of the screen. This window can be displayed in two formats using the button labeled “Current Section/Simulation History” located at the top of this window. When in the “Current Section” mode, the options chosen in the current section and the results for each choice are displayed in this window. When in the “Simulation History” mode, the scenarios from all previous sections as well as the options chosen and their results are displayed in the window. A scroll bar is available on

the right side of this window to review previous scenarios and/or options and results.

Once you have read the scenario for each section and determined which option(s) are appropriate for selection, you can simply click the box to the left of the option to “choose” it. Immediately, the option selected and the results for that option appear in the right-hand Simulation History Window. After you select or “choose” an option, you cannot reconsider and “unselect” it, since the information from that option has been revealed.

In sections where you are instructed to “SELECT AS MANY as you consider indicated,” you should select all of the options believed appropriate at the time and then click the “Go To Next Section” button at the bottom left of the screen to continue to the next section. A dialog box will appear requesting that you confirm your wish to continue to the next section and warning that returning to this section to make additional choices will not be possible. By selecting “Yes,” the software automatically takes you to the next section of the simulation.

In sections where you are instructed to “CHOOSE ONLY ONE unless directed to make another selection,” you should carefully review each option and then choose the one best option. A dialog box will then appear to present the results for the choice or request that you select another response in the section.

A “Help Screen” will be accessible to you throughout the simulation examination to explain how to navigate through the examination.

FOLLOWING THE EXAMINATIONHow Passing Scores are Determined

• Multiple-Choice ExaminationThe minimum score required to pass the multiple-choice portions is determined by using a process known as the Angoff method, in which subject-matter experts estimate the difficulty of each item on the examination for the “minimally competent practitioner” (MCP). These judgments are averaged to determine the minimum passing score, which represents the amount of knowledge an MCP would likely demonstrate on the examination.

• Simulation Examination The passing score for the simulation examination is determined using a method similar to that described for multiple-choice portions. Each section in a simulation was evaluated by content experts when the problem was developed. A minimum passing level (MPL) was established for the section using the scoring weights assigned to the options in that section and represents the level of performance expected of a “minimally competent practitioner.” The overall examination has an Information

Figure 1. Sample computerized simulation screen layout – Three windows appear on the screen at all timesduring a simulation examination

USE THE SCROLL BAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF ANY WINDOW AS NEEDED TO SEE ALL INFORMATION.

You are hosting an open house. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Martin come into the house. You greet them and show them thehouse. The Martins tell you the house is exactly what they are looking for and they are very interested in purchasingit. You then give them information showing the various types of financing available with down payment options andprojected payments.

Which of the following information should you obtain?

(SELECT AS MANY as you consider indicated in this Section, then click on the Go To Next Section button below to proceed to the next Section.)

Interest in seller financingHow soon they need to moveWhether they lease or own their currentresidenceWhether they need possession beforeclosingReason they are movingWhat they are willing to offerWhether they have a home to sell firstCopies of recent tax returnsNumber of childrenRecent credit reportMr. Martin’s occupation

Interest in seller financingNot interested

Whether they lease or own their current residenceOwn

What they are willing to offerNot asked

Current Section/Simulation History

Go To Next Section

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Gathering (IG) MPL and a Decision Making (DM) MPL, which represent the sums of the MPLs of all IG and DM sections on the examination.

• EquatingA statistical process called equating is used to ensure consistency in the meaning of the score required to pass an examination. If the raw passing score varies slightly between different versions (or “forms”), the level of knowledge required to achieve the passing score remains the same, thus assuring that all candidates are treated fairly.

Your Salesperson or CAM Score ReportAfter you have completed the Salesperson or CAM examination, you will be instructed to report to the testing supervisor to receive your score report. Your score report will show your result for your examination and will give diagnostic scoring information for any portion you did not pass.

Your Broker Examination Score ReportAfter you have completed the Broker examination, you will be instructed to report to the testing supervisor to receive your score report. Your score report will show your result for your examination and will give diagnostic scoring information for any portion you did not pass.

To pass the National Simulation Examination, you must meet or exceed the overall minimum passing level (MPL) for Information Gathering (IG) sections and meet or exceed the overall MPL for Decision Making (DM) sections. Each section, IG or DM, in a simulation was evaluated by content experts when the problem was developed. The MPL was established for the section using the scoring weights assigned to the options in that section and represents the level of performance expected of a “minimally competent practitioner.”

The overall IG MPL is the sum of the MPL for all IG sections on the examination, and the overall DM MPL is the sum of the MPL for all DM sections on the examination. The sum of your scores on all IG sections is reported as your IG total raw score, and the sum of your scores on all DM sections is reported as your DM total raw score. Your total raw scores are converted to scaled scores, and you must meet or exceed scaled scores of 70 for both IG and DM to pass this examination.

Scaled scores are reported to emphasize that although different forms of the examination may have slight differences in difficulty, the passing score for an examination is based on a consistent level of performance. Scaled scores are computed by setting the raw passing score equal to the scaled score required to pass. The scaled score is not the same as a percentage. The raw passing score may vary slightly between forms, depending

on the difficulty of the items on the form; however, the scaled score required to pass (and the level of knowledge required to pass) does not change. This process is used to ensure fairness to all candidates.

If You Pass the ExaminationIf you pass the examination, you will receive a Certification of Accuracy Statement and the application information filed with PSI by your school (or you).

DO NOT sign the Certification of Accuracy Statement (see sample on page 25) until you apply for your license at the PSI Test Center. The Certification of Accuracy Statement MUST be signed in the presence of the Test Center staff. You will be asked to verify the application information by signing the Certification of Accuracy Statement at the PSI Test Center when you apply for a license. You apply for a license by using the unsigned Certification of Accuracy Statement and by following the instructions in the section titled HOW TO OBTAIN A LICENSE.

If You Fail the ExaminationIf you do not achieve a passing score, your score report will indicate your results, including the number correct in each content area, and reapplication instructions. To retake this examination, you will need to schedule another appointment through PSI’s Candidate Services. The examination administrator cannot schedule you for another examination. You may reapply for this examination by calling PSI at 800-345-6559 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Fridays, and 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays. You also may reapply by scheduling online at www.goAMP.com. All candidates are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, but you will be able to schedule another appointment within five business days from the day you contact PSI to request an examination.

If You Are Eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points

The score report you receive will not include veteran’s preference points. If you are an honorably discharged veteran with at least one year of active duty who served at least 90 days during wartime, you may qualify for veteran’s preference points. You should review Rule 520-1-.04(3) of the Commission’s Rules and Regulations for the limits and requirements to obtain veteran’s preference. If you wish to apply for veteran’s preference points, you should mail your original score report and a copy of your DD Form 214 within 60 days to: PSI Candidate Services, 18000 W. 105th St., Olathe, KS 66061-7543. Your DD Form 214 is required to be sent in for consideration of awarding of veteran’s preference points.

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If you receive sufficient veteran’s preference points to pass the examination, PSI will send you a new Certification of Accuracy Statement. It will be necessary for you to return to the Test Center at which you took the examination to obtain your license at this time.

Duplicate Certification of Accuracy Statement

Requests for a Duplicate Certification of Accuracy State-ment may be submitted to PSI in writing or may be made at the Test Center. Requests made in writing will be processed for a fee of $3.50 and must include your name, Social Security or assigned Identification number, mailing address, telephone number, date of examination and examination taken. Submit this information with the required fee payable to PSI in the form of a money order. Duplicate Certification of Accuracy Statements will be mailed within approximately two weeks after receipt of the request and fee. Written in requests must be submit-ted within one year of your examination to be processed. Requests made at the Test Center will be processed for a $15.00 fee. This payment must be made by money order payable to PSI.

HOW TO OBTAIN A LICENSEPersons who have successfully completed the real estate examination and who meet all other licensing require-ments will be able to obtain a salesperson, community association manager, associate broker or inactive broker real estate license at any one of the four PSI Test Centers in the state of Georgia.

Brokers may only obtain an Active license from PSI if he or she is affiliating with a Firm as an Associate Broker. All other Brokers will receive an Inactive license at the test center.

A Broker applying for a new Firm license must submit the “Open A Firm” application to the Commission after obtaining his or her Broker’s license at the test center.

A Broker who will become the Qualifying Broker of an existing Firm must submit the “Change of Qualifying Broker” application to the Commission after obtaining his or her Broker’s license at the test center.

Licenses are issued on a first-come, first-served basis from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during the regular business days for each Test Center. You may apply for a license after 2:00 p.m. on the date you pass the examination, or on a subsequent date not more than 12 months from the date you passed the examination. If you take and pass the examination during the afternoon session, you will not be able to license the same day. (The cost of the license for a Salesperson or Community Association Manager

doubles if you do not obtain the license within 90 days of passing the examination. This does not apply to Broker candidates.) ANY candidate who fails to apply for the license within 12 months of passing the exam must retake the examination to qualify for licensure.

Required Documentation and FeeTo apply for licensure, the following information/documentation must be presented at the Test Center.

1. A valid form of photo identification and your unsigned Certification of Accuracy (COA) Statement complete with photograph must be presented. Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• A driver’s license or identification card, issued by one of the United States, its commonwealths or territories.

• A United States passport or passport card.• A United States military identification card.• A United States Permanent Resident Card or

Alien Registration Receipt Card.• An Employment Authorization Document that

contains a photograph of the bearer.• A tribal identification card of a federally recognized

Native American tribe, provided that it contains a photograph of the bearer.

• A passport issued by a foreign government.• A Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of

Naturalization issued by the United States Department of Citizenship and Immigration Services.

• A Merchant Mariner Document or Merchant Mariner Credential issued by the United States Coast Guard.

• A Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card.• A NEXUS card.• A Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid

Inspection (SENTRI) card.• A driver’s license issued by a Canadian government

authority.

You will be required to answer four questions (see YES/NO questions on page 25) and sign the COA in front of PSI Test Center personnel. The identification document and the COA will then be scanned and digi-tally saved to the GREC computer system. You must present valid identification and sign the Certification of Accuracy Statement at the Test Center. If you forget your Certification of Accuracy Statement, or if you have lost it, you may purchase a duplicate document at the Test Center for $15.00. Payment must be made by money order payable to PSI.

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2. A Sponsoring Broker Statement Form (page 22) signed by a broker to verify that you are to work on behalf of that brokerage Firm. Be sure that the form includes the correct brokerage Firm number – NOT the personal license number of the broker. (Do not mail this form to PSI.)

If you do not plan to work for a brokerage Firm immediately, you may apply for an inactive license and will not be required to provide the completed Sponsoring Broker Statement form.

3. The nonrefundable license fee. The license fee is $170.00, and you have one year to apply for your license. Candidates for Salesperson or CAM licenses who apply after 90 days, but within 12 months after taking the examination, will be required to pay a fee of $340.00. Only a cashier’s check or money order (payable to the Georgia Real Estate Commission) or VISA, MasterCard, credit or debit card will be accepted. Personal checks, company checks and cash are NOT accepted. The license fee covers the licensing period from the date of licensure until the last day of your month of birth in the fourth calendar year following the year of the issuance of the license.

4. Criminal History Report: No more than 60 days prior to making application for a license approval, each applicant at his/her own expense shall obtain a certified criminal history report issued by the Georgia Crime Information Center of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. You may obtain a Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) report at most sheriff’s offices or police stations in Georgia. If you pass the examination after multiple attempts and then apply

for a license, the GCIC report must be obtained within 60 days of applying for the license. This report, indicating whether the applicant has any record of a criminal history, must be attached to the application for licensure or approval. If that report indicates that the applicant has a record in another jurisdiction, the applicant must, at the applicant’s expense, provide any necessary fingerprints, fees, authorization, or other requirements for the Commission to obtain a Federal Crime Information Center report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Do not mail this form to PSI.)

5. Signed and Notarized Lawful Presence Affidavit Submit the Affidavit located on page 26.

Until you are officially licensed, you must not engage in or conduct or advertise or hold yourself out as engaging in, conducting the business of, or acting in the capacity of a real estate licensee in Georgia.

What You Will ReceiveIf you provide the appropriate information and fees for the license category for which you are qualified and are approved by the Commission, you will receive the appropriate certifications, which may include a 8½” x 4” wall certificate, two pocket cards and an 8½” x 11” wall certificate suitable for framing. You must provide one of the wall certificates and one of the pocket cards to the brokerage firm with which you will affiliate your license and which signed your Sponsoring Broker Statement. By law, your sponsoring brokerage firm must retain your wall certificate or a copy of your pocket card as long as you are affiliated with that firm.

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Personal 1. Social Security Number

2. Name _________________________________________________________________________________ Last Name First Name Middle Initial

3. Residence _________________________________________________________________________________ Address Number, Street, Apartment Number _________________________________________________________________________________ City County State Zip Code

4. Mailing _________________________________________________________________________________ Address Number, Street, P.O. Box _________________________________________________________________________________ City County State Zip Code

5. Birthdate Month Day Year

6. Gender Male Female

7. Telephone Numbers Area Code Phone Area Code Alternate Phone

Area Code Fax

8. Email Address _________________________________________________________________________________

9. Exam Type CAM Salesperson Broker

Salesperson Supplement Exam Broker Supplement Exam

10. Exam Payment You may include a cashier’s check or money order in the amount of $115 made payable to PSI with this two-page application or wait and pay online by credit card once you are eligible for the exam. Examination registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable and expire in one year.

Submit this two-page form and all required documents to:

PSI18000 W. 105th St.

Olathe, KS 66061-7543 USA

GA REP Handbook, page 17

NOTIFICATION OF REQUEST FOR SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER (SSAN)

The GREC shall not release your SSAN to any third party except as required by law.

GEORGIA REAL ESTATE EXAMINATION REGISTRATION FORM

Complete this application and mail it to PSI if: 1) payment is made by cashier’s check or money order or 2) you did not attend a Commission approved Real Estate School.

GEORGIA REAL ESTATE EXAMINATION REGISTRATION FORM

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History(check YES or NO)

YES NO

1. Have you ever held a real estate license in another state?

If YES, where? (State Abbreviation) Under what last name?

Note: You must attach a course completion certificate if you are using course work completed in another jurisdiction to satisfy the Georgia Prelicense requirement.

You must attach a certified license history if you are applying for the Georgia Supplement Exam, or if you are using experience gained in another jurisdiction to satisfy the Georgia requirement.

2. Have you ever held or do you hold a real estate license in Georgia?

If YES, provide the license number: If YES, but under a different name, provide the name.

3. Are you a high school graduate OR the holder of a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or

equivalent?

4. In Georgia, or any other state, jurisdiction, or country, have you ever been convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or been granted first offender treatment upon being charged with (1) any criminal offense other than a traffic violation or (2) driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs?

5. Have you ever been disciplined by any state or federal licensing agency or authority which regulates any profession? (Disciplinary actions include but are not limited to such actions as: a reprimand, a suspension, a fine, or any restriction placed on your rights to operate as a licensee.)

If you answered “yes” to questions 4 or 5 above, you should immediately file with the Commission the Background Clearance Application on pages 19-21 of this booklet.

6. Are you applying for GA Broker Examination? If YES, how many years have you been actively licensed

as a salesperson? as a community association manager? as a broker? You must have held a real estate license on active status for three years within the previous five years to qualify to take the broker’s examination. (The time a license is on inactive or lapsed status does not count toward this three-year requirement.)

Submit this form and all required documents to:

PSI18000 W. 105th St.

Olathe, KS 66061-7543 USA

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229 Peachtree Street NE

Atlanta, GA 30303-1605Phone: 404-656-3916

Suite 1000 - International Tower

GREC / GREAB Background Clearance (08-2016) Page 1 of 3

Georgia Real Estate Commission Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board Email:[email protected]

Attach a Georgia Criminal Information Center report (GCIC) if you are a Georgia Resident. If you are not a resident of Georgia, attach an equivalent report from your state of residency. This report must not be more than 60 days old. A report from a party other than a law enforcement agency is not acceptable. Any incident listed on the report must receive clearance. In addition, you must disclose any conviction, nolo contendere plea, or first offender sentence not reflected on the report.

Attach ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS. Keep a copy of all documents for your records. Once an application is complete, the original documents cannot be returned.

Background Clearance Application

READ CAREFULLY: Please ensure that your application is complete and that you have answered all questions and included all required documents. Only complete applications will be accepted to begin a review. If all documentation is not included, the application is considered incomplete and will be returned to you by mail, which may considerably delay the process. A background investigation is extensive and requires time to complete. You will be notified in writing, when the investigative process is complete. Information CANNOT be provided by telephone.

Applicant InformationSection A

Race:

SSN:

Email:

Name:

Male Female

Phone Number:

Zip Code:State:

County:

City:

Residence Address:

Investigations Section Georgia Real Estate Commission & Appraisers Board 229 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1000 - InternationalTower Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1605

DO NOT FAX - Mail or deliver the application and all documentation to :

Mailing Address:

NOTIFICATION OF REQUEST FOR SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER (SSAN) The Georgia Real Estate Commission and Appraisers Board will not release your SSAN to any third party except as required by law.

Zip Code:State:

Alt Phone Number:County:

City:

Birth Date:

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229 Peachtree Street NE

Atlanta, GA 30303-1605Phone: 404-656-3916

Suite 1000 - International Tower

GREC / GREAB Background Clearance (08-2016) Page 2 of 3

Georgia Real Estate Commission Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board Email:[email protected]

(5) Have you previously applied for a Clearance Letter from the Georgia Real Estate Commission and Appraisers Board? YES NO

If YES, when:

(6) Have you ever been denied licensure by an occupational licensing body in Georgia or any other state, jurisdiction, or country?

If Yes, Please Explain

YES NO

(4) Have you previously held a Georgia Real Estate License and / or an Appraiser Classification?

License #: Name:

NO YES

(3) If applying by examination: (check all that apply)

I have NOT met all requirements for licensure.

I have completed the required education coursework. I have taken, and passed, the examination at PSI.

I have paid the license / classification fee.

Background InformationSection B (1) I am requesting Clearance for: Real Estate

Appraiser

Both

License Type:

Classification Type:

(2) I am qualifying by : Examination Reciprocal Agreement

(1) In Georgia, or any other state, jurisdiction, or country, have you ever been convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or been granted first offender treatment upon being charged with (1) a criminal offense other than a traffic violation or (2) driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs?

You must answer YES to this question even if: (a) you have been pardoned for the criminal offense; (b) anyone (lawyer, teacher, broker, government official, etc.) has told you that: (1) the offense is not, or is no longer 'on record', (2) the

offense has been expunged from your record, or (3) you do not have to disclose the offense, (4) your civil and political rights have been restored, or (5) any similar statement that appears to suggest your 'record' has been cleared; or

(c) the conviction is not reported by the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) or the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

If YES, you must include the following documents with this application, UNLESS you have already submitted them to this agency:

(A) For every occurrence (with the exception of a single DUI), provide a certified copy of the citation, accusation, or indictment that led to the conviction AND a certified copy of the sentence / final disposition. If the court disposition is unavailable, provide a letter from the court stating the documents are not available.

(B) For every occurrence (including that of a single DUI) provide a detailed written statement that includes: 1) an explanation of the circumstances surrounding every conviction2) whether you have made any required restitution3) whether you have completed all conditions of your sentence4) whether you were on parole or probation (and the date it ended)

YES NO

Failure to disclose any conviction, nolo contendere plea, or first offender sentence to a criminal offense, is grounds for denial of your license. Additional information about the Background Clearance is located on the website at www.grec.state.ga.us.

Conviction QuestionSection C

ATTENTION: If you have a single felony conviction or crime of moral turpitude conviction, you are ineligible to apply for a license until 2 years have passed since the completion of all term and conditions of any sentence.

If you have multiple felony convictions or crimes of moral turpitude convictions, you are ineligible to apply for a license until 5 years have passed since the completion of all terms and conditions of any sentence.

Additionally, an applicant for licensure as a Broker or Associate Broker may be licensed as such only if 10 years have passed since the later of the conviction, sentence or release from incarceration.

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229 Peachtree Street NE

Atlanta, GA 30303-1605Phone: 404-656-3916

Suite 1000 - International Tower

GREC / GREAB Background Clearance (08-2016) Page 3 of 3

Georgia Real Estate Commission Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board Email:[email protected]

I hereby authorize a representative of the Georgia Real Estate Commission and Appraisers Board to periodically obtain and receive any criminal history record information on me which may be in the files of any federal, state, or local criminal justice agency. I understand that after a review of this application and accompanying documents, the Georgia Real Estate Commission and Appraisers Board may require me to provide additional information in order to process the application. I hereby certify the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Applicant Signature: Date:

Disciplinary QuestionSection D

CertificationSection E

(1) Have you ever been disciplined by the Georgia Real Estate Commission or the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board? (2) Have you ever been disciplined by any other state or federal licensing agency or authority which regulates any profession? (Disciplinary actions include, but are not limited to, such actions as: a reprimand, a suspension, a revocation, a fine, or any restriction placed on a license.) If you answered "YES" to question (2), you must include the following documents with this application, UNLESS you have already submitted them to this agency: (A) For every occurrence, provide a certified copy of the final order from the licensing agency that imposed the disciplinary action. (B) Provide a detailed written statement that includes: 1) an explanation of the circumstances surrounding the disciplinary action 2) whether you have made any required payment 3) whether you have completed all conditions of your disciplinary action 4) whether your license is currently suspended or revoked

YES NO

YES NO

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H -Firm License No.

Note: This number MUST bethe brokerage firm’s licensenumber – not the broker’s personal license number.

NAME OFAPPLICANT:

First Middle (Full name or NONE if no middle name)

Last Generation

SOCIAL SECURITYNO:

- -

TYPE OF LICENSE APPLICANT ISAPPLYING FOR:

NAME OF FIRM:

(please print)

MAIN OFFICE ADDRESS:

Street

Suite No.

-

edoC piZetatSytiC

PHONENUMBER:

- -

I hereby request that the above-mentioned applicant’s license be affiliated with this firm.

BROKER’S SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________________________________ DATE: ______________

NOTIFICATION OF REQUEST FOR SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER (SSAN)You are asked to provide your social security account number (SSAN) on this application.The GREC shall not release your SSAN to any third party except as required by law.

This form is to be completed by the sponsoring brokerage firm with which you will affiliate your license. It must be signed and dated. You will need to submit this form at the PSI test center when you apply for an ACTIVE salesperson, community association manager or associate broker license. Do not mail to PSI. You will not need this form if you intend to apply for an INACTIVE license.

SPONSORING BROKER STATEMENT FORM

SPONSORING BROKER STATEMENT FORM

SPONSORING BROKER STATEMENT FORM

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REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXAMINATION ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have a disability covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please complete this form and the Documentationof Disability-Related Needs on the reverse side and submit it with your application at least 45 days prior to your requested examination date. The information you provide and any documentation regarding your disability and your needfor accommodation in testing will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Candidate InformationCandidate ID # ______________________ Requested Test Center:_____________________________

Name (Last, First, Middle Initial, Former Name)

Mailing Address

City State Zip Code

Daytime Telephone Number Email Address

Special AccommodationsI request special accommodations for the __________________________________________________ examination.

Please provide (check all that apply):

______ Reader

______ Extended testing time (time and a half)

______ Reduced distraction environment

______ Please specify below if other special accommodations are needed.

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE READ AND SIGN:I give my permission for my diagnosing professional to discuss with PSI staff my records and history as they relate to the requested accommodation.

Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

Return this form with your examination application and fee to:PSI, 18000 W. 105th St., Olathe, KS 66061-7543.

If you have questions, call Candidate Services at 800-345-6559.

Rev. 04/12/2017

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DOCUMENTATION OF DISABILITY-RELATED NEEDS

Please have this section completed by an appropriate professional (education professional, physician, psychologist, psychiatrist) to ensure that PSI is able to provide the required test accommodations.

Professional DocumentationI have known __________________________________________________ since _____ / _____ / _____ in my capacity as a Candidate Name Date

_______________________________________________________________________. My Professional Title

The candidate discussed with me the nature of the test to be administered. It is my opinion that, because of this candidate’s disability described below, he/she should be accommodated by providing the special arrangements listed on the reverse side.

Description of Disability: _______________________________________________________________________________

Signed:____________________________________________________ Title: ____________________________________

Printed Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _____________________________ Email Address: ________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________ License # (if applicable): _________________________________

Return this form with your examination application and fee to: PSI, 18000 W. 105th St., Olathe, KS 66061-7543.

If you have questions, call the Candidate Services at 800-345-6559.

Rev. 04/12/2017

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Candidate’sPhotograph

Applicant’s electronic signature

Georgia Real Estate CommissionCERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY STATEMENT

LICENSE APPLICATIONExam Type: SALESPERSONExam Date: 1/2/2002 NOTE: You must apply for a license by: 4/2/2002School Code: 0040Exam Scores: TOTAL SCORE 100% PASS

TOTAL POSSIBLE TOTAL CORRECTNATIONAL SUBTOTAL 100 100GEORGIA SUBTOTAL 52 52OVERALL TOTAL 152 152

Personal Information:

Sex: FEMALE Status: ACTIVE Sponsoring Brokerage Firm License Number: H-23552Date of Birth: 12/12/1972 Social Security Number: 222-22-2222Name: SMITH, JANE QResidence Address: Residence Mailing Address: Home Phone: (404) 233-3380134 ALAMEDA LANE 553 ROSEHILL ROAD Alternate Phone: (770) 322-9522APT 23 SUITE 305ATLANTA, GA 45223 MARIETTA, GA 45422County: DEKALB

NOTE: DO NOT SIGN OR MARK THIS DOCUMENT UNTIL YOU RETURN TO THE TEST CENTER FOR YOUR LICENSE.1. Are you a high school graduate or the holder of a General Education Development (G.E.D.)

Certificate? YES NO2. Have you ever been convicted of, pled nolo contendere to, or been granted first offender

treatment upon being charged with (1) any criminal offense other than a traffic violation or (2) any traffic violation that involved driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, homicide or feticide by vehicle, fleeing the scene of an accident, attempting to elude a police officer, or impersonating a law enforcement officer? YES NO

3. Have you ever been disciplined by the Georgia Real Estate Commission or any State or Federal Licensing Agency or authority that regulates any profession? YES NO

4. Have you held a Georgia Real Estate license that lapsed within the last ten years for failure topay renewal fees or for failure to complete the post education requirement? YES NO

SECTION IIConsent to Disclose Any Criminal History, Consent to Jurisdiction, Agreement to Cooperate with Investigations, and Certification

The undersigned applicant for licensure by the Georgia Real Estate Commission does hereby authorize any authorized representative of theCommission to receive any criminal history record and/or a full lifetime driver history information pertaining to me which may be in the files of any federal, state or local criminal justice agency.

The undersigned applicant for licensure by the Georgia Real Estate Commission does hereby irrevocably consent that, if any cause of actionarises against the undersigned growing out of the undersigned’s acts or omissions as a real estate licensee within the State of Georgia andif at that time the undersigned applicant is not a resident of the State of Georgia, suit may be commenced against said licensee in the countyin the State of Georgia in which said cause of action may arise, or in which the plaintiff may reside, by the services of process upon the RealEstate Commissioner of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, whom the undersigned hereby designates as agent for such service; and theundersigned further consents that such service shall be begun and held in all courts to be as valid and binding as if due service had beenlegally made upon the undersigned in the State of Georgia.

The undersigned applicant for licensure by the Georgia Real Estate Commission does hereby further agree that if said applicant is or becomesa nonresident of the State of Georgia, said applicant will cooperate with any investigation initiated in accordance with the Official Code ofGeorgia Annotated §43-40-27 by promptly supplying any documents an authorized investigator of the Commission may request and bypersonally appearing at the Commission’s offices or other location in Georgia as the Commission’s investigator may request.

The undersigned applicant for licensure has read this document and certifies that all information given on this application is true, correct and complete.

SAMPLE CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY STATEMENT LICENSE APPLICATION

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GA REP Handbook, page 26 LAWFUL PRESENCE NOTARIZED AFFIDAVIT

PSI

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1. Agency Relationships and Contracts 28 (11-15-2)

A. Agency Relationships (6) 1. Creating Agency 2. Types of Agency (including implied agency) 3. Rights, Duties and Obligations of the Parties 4. Termination and Remedies for Non-Performance 5. Disclosure (related to representation)

B. General Legal Principles, Theory and Concepts about Contracts (8) 1. Unilateral / Bilateral 2. Validity 3. Void and Voidable 4. Notice of Delivery / Acceptance 5. Executory / Executed 6. Enforceability7. Addenda to Contracts8. Electronic Signatures / Paperless Transactions

C. Purchase Contracts (Contracts between Seller and Buyer) (7) 1. General Principles and Legal Concepts 2. Purchase Contract (contract of sale, purchase and sale

agreement, etc.) 3. Options (contractual right to buy) 4. Basic Provisions / Purpose / Elements 5. Conditions for Termination / Breach of Contract 6. Offer and Acceptance (counter offers, multiple offers,

negotiation) 7. Contingencies 8. Duties and Obligations of the Parties9. Handling Funds of Others (trust/escrow funds, earnest

money, delivery)

D. Service/Listing Contracts (Contracts between Licensee and Seller or Buyer) (7) 1. General Principles and Legal Concepts 2. Basic Provisions / Purpose / Elements 3. Duties and Obligations of the Parties 4. Conditions for Termination/Breach of Contract 5. Remuneration / Consideration / Fees 6. Types of Service / Listing Contracts

2. Real Property Ownership/Interest 13 (5-8-0)

A. Rights of Ownership (1)

B. Types of Ownership (estates in land) (2) 1. Joint Tenancy 2. Tenancy in Common3. Trusts

4. Condominiums

C. Leasehold Interest (1) 1. Basic Concepts and Terminology 2. Types of Leases 3. Basic Elements and Provisions of Leases 4. Rights and Duties of the Parties 5. Remedies for Default / Non-Performance

D. Forms of Business Ownership (1) 1. Sole Proprietorship2. Corporation

3. General or Limited Partnership 4. LLC

E. Private Restrictions on Real Property/Land Use and Matters Affecting Ownership (4) 1. Liens a. Voluntary b. Involuntary c. Priority 2. Easements / Rights of Way / Licenses 3. Preexisting Leases 4. Encroachment 5. Deed Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions 6. Property Owner Associations

F. Government Powers and Control of Land Use (4) 1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 2. Land Use Restrictions and Regulations (i.e., zoning) 3. Property Taxation 4. Subdivision/Planned Unit Development Regulations (e.g.,

condominiums, cooperatives, planned unit developments)

3. Finance 14 (5-8-1)

A. Basic Concepts and Terminology (4) 1. Equity 2. Loan-to-Value Ratio 3. Term and Payment 4. Principal and Interest 5. Direct and Indirect Costs (points, discounts) 6. Return on Investment / Rate of Return

B. Methods of Financing (3) 1. Government Programs (e.g., FHA, VA) 2. Conventional 3. Owner-financed 4. Land Contract / Contract for Deed

C. Financing Instruments (Mortgages, Trust Deeds, Promissory Notes) (2) 1. Basic Elements and Provisions of Financing Instruments 2. Legal Principles 3. Non-Performance (e.g., foreclosure, default)

D. Government Oversight (4) 1. RESPA 2. Regulation Z 3. Truth-in-Lending Act 4. Antitrust 5. Mortgage Fraud 6. Equal Credit Opportunity Act7. Dodd-Frank Act (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID)

rule)E. Lending Process (1)

1. Pre-approval and Pre-qualification (e.g., debt ratios, credit scoring and history)

2. Parties to the Lending Process (e.g., loan originator, underwriter, mortgage broker)

3. Short Sale4. Real Property 14 (3-8-3)

A. Methods of Legal Description of Land (1) 1. Metes and Bounds 2. Rectangular Survey 3. Lot and Block

DETAILED CONTENT OUTLINE

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B. Methods of Measurement (1) 1. Structures (space and volume) 2. Livable Area 3. Land Measurement

C. Property Valuation (3) 1. Basic Concepts and Terminology 2. Influences and Characteristics Affecting Value 3. Comparative Market Analysis (performed by a real estate

licensee) 4. Broker Price Opinion 5. Real Property (e.g., fixtures vs. personal property, chattel)

D. Methods of Valuation (Performed by an Appraiser) (3) 1. Sales Comparison (Market Data) Approach 2. Cost Approach 3. Income Analysis Approach 4. Appraisal Process / Procedure

E. Conveyance of Real Property (6) 1. Definition of Clear (Marketable) Title 2. Matters Affecting Title 3. Recordation 4. Title Insurance 5. Deeds 6. Will 7. Court-Ordered Sale (e.g., foreclosure) 8. Settlement Procedures (closing the transaction)

5. Marketing Regulations (Purchase and Rental) 10 (4-6-0)A. Property Advertising Disclosures (3)

1. Environmental Concern (e.g., lead-based paint, radon) 2. Property Condition3. Material Facts

B. Licensee Advertising (3) 1. Antitrust 2. Do-Not-Call List 3. CAN-SPAM Act 4. Social Media and Internet

C. Fair Housing (4) 1. Federal Fair Housing Act 2. Protected Classes 3. Redlining 4. Blockbusting 5. Steering 6. Advertising

6. Property Management 8 (2-4-2)

A. General Principles of Property Management AgreementsB. Basic Provisions / Purpose / Elements of Property

Management AgreementsC. Types of ContractsD. Duties and Obligations of the PartiesE. Market Analysis and Tenant AcquisitionF. Accounts and DisbursementG. Property Maintenance and Improvements

7. Real Estate Calculations 13 (0-10-3)

A. Compensation, Commission and FeesB. Valuation / Market Sales Price and YieldsC. Net to Seller, Cost to Buyer (credits & debits)D. Tax and Other ProrationsE. PointsF. Loan-to-Value RatiosG. Measurement (e.g., square footage, acreage, volume)H. Property Management / Investment (e.g., rate of return)

In addition, all items will be classified according to the cognitive level that is expected to be required for the entry-level candidate to appropriately respond to the item. The cognitive level classifications are defined in the following table, which also shows the percentage of items at each level for the salesperson examination.

Level Definition Percentage of Items

Recall (1) Requires only recognition of isolated information, such as specific facts, 30 generalizations, concepts, principles or procedures. The information generally does not vary relative to the situation.

Application (2) Requires interpretation, classification or manipulation of limited concepts 59 or data, in which the response or outcome is situationally dependent, but not overly complex.

Analysis (3) Requires integration or synthesis of a variety of concepts to solve a 11 specific problem situation (for example, evaluating and rendering judgments on complex problems with many situational variables).

Specifications based on 2015 Job Analysis

Subcategory targets and cognitive level targets (i.e., the numbers appearing in parentheses) are guidelines, and the actual num-ber of items on test forms may vary slightly from these targets. Five unscored pretest items will be included on each test form. Examinations are designed to be administered in a 2.5 hour testing session. When combined with a state-specific portion, sufficient addi-tional testing time will be allocated.

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REAL ESTATE REFERENCESThe references provided below are some of the available relevant written study materials for the Salesperson, Community Association Manager, and Broker Examinations. However, they are not necessarily recommended by PSI or your state licensing authority. Computer software is also available from several publishing companies, but it is not listed here. Contact the publishers for their latest editions.

Armbrust, Betty J.; Bradley, Hugh H. and Armbrust, John W. Practical Real Estate Math. Scottsdale: Gorsuch Scarisbrick, Publishers.

Boykin, James H. and Ring, Alfred A. The Valuation of Real Estate. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Burgess, Russell W. Real Estate Home Inspection. Chicago: Real Estate Education Co.

Carr, Dennis H.; Lawson, Jeff A.; and Schultz, J. Carl, Jr. Appraisal Dynamics. Georgia Institute of Real Estate.

Cortesi, Gerald. Mastering Real Estate Principles. Chicago: Dearborn Publishing.

Dasso, Jerome; Shilling, James D. and Ring, Alfred A. Real Estate. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Ficek, Edmond F.; Henderson, Thomas P. and Johnson, Ross H. Real Estate Principles and Practices. Columbus, OH: Charles E. Merrill Publishing Co.

French, William B. and Lusk, Harold F. Law of the Real Estate Business. Homewood, IL: Richard D. Irwin,.

Gaddy, Wade E., Jr. and Hart, Robert E. Real Estate Fundamentals. Chicago: Real Estate Education Co.

Galaty, Fillmore W.; Allaway, Wellington J. and Kyle, Robert C. Modern Real Estate Practice. Chicago: Real Estate Education Co.

Georgia Institute of Real Estate staff. Real Estate Dynamics: A Practical Approach to Licensing. Georgia Institute of Real Estate.

Geschwender, Arlyne. Real Estate Principles and Practices. Scottsdale: Gorsuch Scarisbrick, Publishers.

Gibson, Frank; Karp, James and Klayman, Elliot. Real Estate Law. Chicago: Real Estate Education Co.

Jacobus, Charles J. and Harwood, Bruce. Real Estate Principles. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Johnson, Ross H. and Henderson, Thomas P. Real Estate Finance. Columbus, OH: Charles E. Merrill Publishing Co.

Kyle, Robert C.; Baird, Floyd M. and Kyle, C. Donald. Property Management. Chicago: Real Estate Education Co.

Lindeman, Bruce. Real Estate Brokerage Management. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Mettling, Stephen and Cusic, David. Principles of Real Estate Practice. Performance Programs Company, 5th ed.

Palmer, Ralph A. Real Estate Principles & Practices. Scottsdale: Gorsuch Scarisbrick, Publishers.

Realtors® National Marketing Institute. Real Estate Office Management: People, Functions, Systems. Chicago: Author.

Reilly, John W. Agency Relationships in Real Estate. Chicago: Real Estate Education Co.

Reilly, John W. The Language of Real Estate. Chicago: Real Estate Education Co.

Sirota, David. Essentials of Real Estate Finance. Chicago: Real Estate Education Co.

Sirota, David. Essentials of Real Estate Investment. Chicago: Real Estate Education Co.

Unger, Maurice A. and Karvel, George R. Real Estate Principles and Practices. Cincinnati: South-Western Publishing Co.

Ventolo, William L., Jr. and Williams, Martha R. Fundamentals of Real Estate Appraisal. Chicago: Real Estate Education Co.

Ventolo, William L., Jr.; Tamper, Ralph and Allaway, Wellington J. Mastering Real Estate Mathematics. Chicago: Real Estate Education Co.

Weissman, Seth and Lyons, J. The Reference Manual on Community Associations in Georgia. Georgia Institute of Real Estate.

Werner, Raymond J. and Kratovil, Robert. Real Estate Law. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Wiedemer, John P. Real Estate Finance. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Candidates who are applying for examination with college, law school, or out-of-state course work may review the license law and the commission’s rules and regulations from the Georgia Real Estate Commission website, www.grec.state.ga.us, or obtain a hard copy from Lexis Publishing at 800-227-9597.

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EXAMINATION SCHEDULE AND TESTING LOCATIONS

The Real Estate Salesperson, Broker, and Community Manager examinations are computer administered and offered at the four locations listed. The examinations are offered in all four locations five days a week and designated Saturdays. Licensing is available Monday through Friday. If you test in the afternoon, you will not be able to license the same day.

Location 1: Atlanta NEPSI3505 Koger Blvd. Suite 175Duluth, GA 30096

Directions: From I-85 N - Use the right lane to take exit 104 for Pleasant Hill Rd. Use the second to the right lane to turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road. Use the left two lanes to turn left onto Breckinridge Blvd. Turn right onto Centerview Dr. NW. Turn right onto Koger Blvd. The building will be on the right.

Hours of operation: Testing – 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Licensing – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Monday through Friday and designated Saturdays.

Capacity: 28 testing carrels

Location 2: Atlanta NWPSIThe Pavillions at East Lake Shopping CenterSuite 21282100 Roswell Road (State Route 120) Marietta, GA 30062

Directions: Exit I-75 at North Marietta Parkway (Loop 120/Exit 263). Drive approximately 1.5 miles to the 120 Roswell Road exit (go past Powers Ferry and Lower Roswell Roads). Exit at the 120 East Roswell Road and head east for approximately 1 mile. The Pavillions at East Lake Shopping Center is on the right side of the road.

Hours of operation: Testing – 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Licensing – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Monday through Friday and designated Saturdays.

Capacity: 25 testing carrels

Location 3: SavannahPSIThe Chatham Center, Orlean BuildingSuite 1556001 Chatham Center DriveSavannah, GA 31405

Directions: Exit I-16 at Chatham Parkway. Go south on Chatham Parkway; turn left on Chatham Center Drive. Turn right to Orlean Building.

Hours of operation: Testing – 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Licensing – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Monday through Friday and designated Saturdays

Capacity: 12 testing carrels

Location 4: MaconPSI6394 Zebulon RoadSuite 102Macon, GA 31220

Directions: From I-475S - At exit 9, take the ramp and follow the signs for Zebulon Road. Turn right onto Zebulon Road and get immediately into the left lane. Get into the first left turn lane and do a U turn. The office is located in Zebulon Plaza on the south side across the street from Zaxby’s.

From I-475N - Take exit 9 and turn left onto Zebulon Road. Get in the left lane. After you cross the bridge, take the first left turn lane and do a U turn. The office is located in Zebulon Plaza on the south side across the street from Zaxby’s.

Hours of operation: Testing – 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Licensing – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Monday through Friday and designated Saturdays

Capacity: 12 testing carrels

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GEORGIA DUPLICATE CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY STATEMENT REQUEST

DIRECTIONS: Use this form to request a Duplicate Certification of Accuracy Statement. Complete all requested information. This form must be received within one year of the examination date and include a money order payable to PSI for $3.50 per copy. Duplicate Certification of Accuracy Statements will be mailed within approximately two weeks after receipt of the request and fee.

Name:__________________________________________________________ Social Security #: _________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone: __________________________

Test Taken: Salesperson Broker Examination Date: ______________ Test Center: __________________________

I hereby authorize PSI to send me a duplicate Certification of Accuracy Statement.

Signature:______________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________

PSI18000 W. 105th St.

Olathe, KS 66061-7543

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18000 W. 105th St.Olathe, KS 66061-7543

800-345-6559Fax: 913-895-4651